Rico Center 2026 Awards Banquet Thursday January 29 at Rico Church

The Rico Center 2026 Awards Banquet is taking place tonight, Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 PM at the Rico Community Church. The event listing on the Rico Ore Cart events calendar describes the banquet as public and says food and refreshments will be provided.

Community gatherings like tonight’s banquet play a practical role in small towns by sustaining nonprofit networks and social ties. The Rico Center is described on the Rico Ore Cart site as a “Nonprofit community foundation committed to preserving and enriching the quality of life of the residents, visitors and workforce of Rico, Colorado.” That mission frames the banquet as more than celebration; it is a moment for local civic life to renew ties that support services, volunteerism, and workforce retention in a rural county where institutional capacity is lean.

The Rico Ore Cart identifies itself as “Community journalism for Rico, Colorado,” and lists the banquet on its events calendar alongside other local entries, such as a Thanksgiving dinner at the Rico Firehouse and a Montelores Coalition public meeting on outdoor recreation and conservation. Town governance items appearing on the same site include staff reports and discussion items like a water system update and a “Special event permit.” Those listings underline the practical logistics that accompany community events - from permitting to venue coordination - even when an event is described as public and open.

Public-health and equity considerations are part of the local calculus for gatherings. While the event listing notes only that food and refreshments will be provided, the listing does not include details on accessibility, parking, capacity, or any public-health measures. For residents who rely on accessible venues or who are monitoring disease transmission in congregate settings, such details matter for equitable participation. The absence of contact or RSVP information in the listing means organizers should be asked to confirm accessibility and safety arrangements so all community members can participate.

For clarity, the phrase “Awards Banquet” also appears in separate, nonlocal materials. The International Skiing History Association will hold its 34th annual Awards Banquet on April 10, 2026, at the Cliff Lodge in Snowbird, Utah, as part of Skiing History Week April 8–11; that event is unrelated to the Rico Center banquet despite the shared wording.

Tonight’s event offers Rico residents a tangible opportunity to gather, eat, and acknowledge local civic energy. Residents who want more detail about program, awards presented, or accessibility can consult the Rico Ore Cart events calendar for updates and may wish to follow up with The Rico Center or Rico Community Church for specifics.